Elevate Your Working Dog’s Performance
Holistic wellness for working dogs and their handlers.
I Be-Live
I believe that our working canine partners’ long and healthy lives relies on our ability to be a whole, healthy human first.
I believe that our dogs deserve the same level of holistic consideration that we give our selves.
Why?
Because I caused my first working dog to get cancer.
When I got Desmo, I was living in a state of fight or flight 24/7 – it was all I knew, coming from a background of trauma and dysfunction.
I could see that he was anxious, but at the time, I didn’t know why.
By the time I figured it out, it was too late for him.
He’d marinated in my elevated cortisol levels 24/7, and as a result, developed hemangiosarcoma. By the time we made the diagnosis, the cancer had spread throught his abdomen, and the kindest thing to do was painlessly let him go.
Enough stress, left un-addressed, will shorten your dog’s life, and your own.
Desmo’s crossing over was the catalyst for my deep dive into self-inquiry, getting to know all of my different identity states, ego states, and ego aspects, and meeting my Higher Self.
During that same time, I dove deep into figuring out where I‘d fallen short as a handler and canine caretaker. I’d fed him (what I thought was) the best food at the time, given him regular mental and physical stimulation, and selected holistic veterinarians—all to give him the best life possible.
So why did Desmo suffer?
It was me.
It was me all along.
I had to work on me, and level up as a human be-ing before I could be the sort of handler that every dog deserves as their partner and caretaker, for the entirety of their lives on this plane.
If you want the best from your dog, they deserve the best from you.
Educating & Empowering Working Dog Handlers
What’s Holding You Back?
Connect With Your Dog On A Deeper Level
Do you ever:
- Feel anxious when your dog is anxious?
- Wonder which diet is truly best for their health?
- Question your trainers’ methods or bounce between programs, looking for the right fit?
- Feel unsure about whether you’re giving your dog the care they need?
You’re not alone — and there’s a better way.
I’ve Been There
I’ve made the mistakes.
- Following trainers without considering the dog in front of me.
- Experimenting endlessly with diets, unsure if they were truly balanced.
- Damaging my bond with my previous working dog by introducing control too early.
Through hard lessons and relentless learning, I developed a holistic approach that honors both the dog and the handler. It’s not about one-size-fits-all solutions—it’s about what works for you and your unique dog.
Empowering Working Canine Owners
To transform their relationship with their dogs
My Integrative Canine-Human Wellness Method is built around three core pillars:
Mind
Learn to master your mental state, improve focus, and communicate effectively with your dog.
Body
Tackle nutrition, address areas of tension, and enhance your dog’s physical capacity with tailored exercises and bodywork strategies.
Spirit
Balance emotional energy, strengthen your bond, and foster deeper connection with your dog to align their drives with your goals.
Why Integrative Canine?
Most professionals focus on one aspect of your dog—training, nutrition, or wellness. I address the whole dog—and the human at the other end of the leash.
- I combine canine biomechanics, behavior, and wellness for a truly integrative approach.
- I bridge the gaps between nutrition, training, and emotional health.
- I prioritize preserving the bond between you and your dog above all else.
This is how I see it.